Camshaft position sensor and Map thermostat replacement

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Jones67
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Camshaft position sensor and Map thermostat replacement

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Hi all I have been told today that the above parts need replacing on my 3.0 Z3 :cry: has anyone replaced these sensors?
I have been told that after replacing the thermostat the system needs to be bleed how do you do this?

Also would BMW replacement parts be recommended or far cheaper pattern parts?
Del
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Re: Camshaft position sensor and Map thermostat replacement

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On the topic of sensors, I have tried non-OE sensors in several makes of car and nearly always had problems to some degree. I would therefore, always recommend the high quality OE ones when it comes to sensors.
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aceman
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Re: Camshaft position sensor and Map thermostat replacement

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Here is a guide I wrote many moons ago for the M52TU engine but essentially the same as the M54. Don't even contemplate pattern cam sensors or you will regret it later. :wink:

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... 18&t=22183
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Jones67
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Re: Camshaft position sensor and Map thermostat replacement

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Thanks that a good guide for me I'm fairly confident i can replace the cam shaft sensor not sure about the map thermostat though :?
aceman wrote:Here is a guide I wrote many moons ago for the M52TU engine but essentially the same as the M54. Don't even contemplate pattern cam sensors or you will regret it later. :wink:

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... 18&t=22183
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Re: Camshaft position sensor and Map thermostat replacement

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Also check whether it is Position 1 or position 2 sensor. There is one on the Inlet and 1 on the Exhaust. I have just had mine replaced by a BMW approved indie for £144 fitted including full diagnostic of the car including Vanos
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Mike Fishwick
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Why are you referring to a MAP thermostat? Try as I may I cannot fit any sensible description to that acronym . . .
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Why are you referring to a MAP thermostat? Try as I may I cannot fit any sensible description to that acronym . . .
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Re: Camshaft position sensor and Map thermostat replacement

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Mike Fishwick wrote:Why are you referring to a MAP thermostat? Try as I may I cannot fit any sensible description to that acronym . . .
http://www.behrthermottronik.de/index.p ... 35&clang=1
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aceman
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Re: Camshaft position sensor and Map thermostat replacement

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The thermostat is just as easy to replace if not easier tbh.
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Re: Camshaft position sensor and Map thermostat replacement

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Now I know . . . . I guess there just HAD to be a set of intials attached to even a thermoststat!
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